Seville is an extremely bike-friendly city and is regarded as the cycling capital of southern Europe. Bike tours in Seville are therefore an excellent way of exploring the iconic landmarks and natural beauty of the city.

You’ll find attractively marked cycle paths alongside roads, making your journey most comfortable and enjoyable. So hop on a bike, pedal through vibrant streets and colorful plazas and experience the true ambiance of Seville.

Here's all you need to know about bike tours, one of the most exhilarating outdoor activities in Seville.

What are the best bike tours in Seville?

Seville historical bike tour

Discover Seville’s iconic landmarks, rich architectural heritage, laid-back plazas and lesser-known sites as you hop on a bike on this 3-hour guided tour through the city. Enjoy a fun outing suited for families and friends, and learn about Seville’s colorful history and local culture. You can also get insider tips from a local on when and where various events are held through the city.

Your meeting point is the SeeByBike shop, Mercado del Arenal. You will ride through lively streets, picturesque plazas and discover Seville’s most important attractions and monuments. See the popular Triana neighborhood, where you’ll find the Mercado de Triana, a lively market near the Puente de Isabel II bridge. It’s alive with food stalls and modest eateries.

Visit the Chapel of Santa Ana, built from 1276 by order of King Alfonso X, and the immense Seville Cathedral, the world's largest Gothic cathedral. Admire Maria Luisa Park, the city’s most famous park in the city, and opened as far back as 1914. See the Plaza de España, built in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929.

You’ll also visit the 36-meter-high Golden Tower, built by the Almohads in the 12th century and formerly part of the Moorish city wall. Marvel at the Alcázar, the royal palace built for the Christian king Peter of Castile on the site of an Abbadid Muslim residential fortress.

Your guide will share information on Seville's rich heritage and you will learn about the Moorish influence, still present in some of the city's architecture. You will also be shown lesser-known parts of the city and given a good feel for Seville's local culture.

Seville sunset bike tour

Experience the beautiful sunset over the city next to the Guadalquivir River on this 3-hour guided bike tour of Seville.

Your guide will lead you on an extensive tour of the city during which you will discover the most important monuments, sites and neighborhoods in Seville. As the sun goes down over the city, you will enjoy the stunning sunset alongside the Guadalquivir River, right after you’ve explored the rich heritage of Seville.

You will discover iconic monuments and places such as the Palacio San Telmo and the Catedral Alcázar. Originally built as the seat of the University of Navigators, the Palacio is Seville’s finest example of Baroque architecture. The Catedral Alcázar is a royal palace with mixed styles of Moorish, Mudéjar, Gothic and Renaissance influence.

You'll also visit the Plaza de España in the Parque de María Luisa, built for the 1929 Ibero-American exhibition, and adjacent Parque de Maria Luisa with its hundreds of exotic trees.

Other famous landmarks include the Torre del Oro, built in the 13th century to control access to the port, and Barrio de Santa Cruz, the oldest neighborhood of Seville. The barrio is the former Jewish Quarter of the medieval city, with colorful squares and alleys.

It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes and clothes and a sun hat for the tour. Also provide the ages of any children beforehand to reserve the correctly sized bikes for them.

Seville highlights bike tour

Explore more of Seville’s famous landmarks than you would on foot on this fascinating guided 3-hour cycling tour through the city’s medieval streets. It’s the ideal introduction for first-time visitors, and as you pedal along, you’ll learn about Seville’s rich heritage and lifestyle from your knowledgeable guide.

You’ll visit the Seville Cathedral, the biggest Gothic cathedral in the world, and continue to Barrio Santa Cruz, the oldest neighborhood of Seville and former Jewish Quarter. You'll have the opportunity to admire the Alcázar of Seville, the royal palace.

Visit Torre del Oro and Torre Giralda, the bell tower of Seville Cathedral. It was originally constructed as a minaret for the Great Mosque of Seville in al-Andalus.

Continue to the Triana neighborhood, with its traditional pottery and tile trade, flamboyant flamenco culture, and popular festivals. Then see Plaza de España, the site of the Exposiciones Universales in 1929, and Parque de Maria Luisa next to it.

On your route, admire Iglesia de Santa Ana, dating back to 1276 in the Gothic-Mudéjar style, and the Real Fabrica De Tabacos, formerly Europe's most important tobacco factory, now the University of Seville.

Finish your highlights tour with the Palacio de San Telmo and Plaza de America. The Palacio was originally built as the seat of the University of Navigators, and is Seville’s finest example of the Baroque style. The Plaza lies in the Parque de María Luisa, and was built for the 1929 Ibero-American exhibition.

Are there any combos available with bike tours in Seville?

Sevillian tapas tasting on a bicycle

Explore three typical Sevillian bars outside the usual tourist circuit, enjoying a tapas tasting and a drink in each bar. During the tour you’ll visit the Mercado de Triana to see the typical products the traditional tapas of Seville are prepared with.

Bike tour through modern Seville and local beer tasting

Discover Seville on a bike and have beer-tasting fun on this guided small-group tour. Hop on your bike, follow your experienced guide and learn about the history and local culture of Seville. Pause, of course, for a beer tasting and snacks along the route.

How much do bike tours in Seville cost?

Cycling tours in Seville cost around €30 to €40 on average, and the price increases depending on whether you add additional activities.

The Seville highlights bike tour, the historical bike tour and the sunset bike tour all cost €30 per person and will allow you to see the top sites in Seville.

A bike tour with beer tasting costs about €40 per person, while a bike tour with a tapas tasting costs around €60 per person.

What is included?

Bike tours in Seville include bikes, professional guides, helmets, baskets, insurance, bottled water and maps with recommendations on restaurants among others. If needed, child seats can be provided.

Where does it start?

Bike tours in Seville start at various meeting points in downtown Seville, such as the SeeByBike shop, Stand 48 inside the marketplace.

How long does it last?

The typical duration of bike tours in Seville is 2.5 to 3 hours.

When is the best time for a bike tour in Seville?

The best time of the year for biking tours in Seville is from October through to May when the temperatures are not too hot and pleasurable.

Is it safe?

Biking tours in Seville are very safe, but are not recommended for people with back or heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

Are children allowed?

Children are allowed on bike tours in Seville, but there are certain restrictions depending on the tour. Check with your tour operator what the restrictions are before booking.

What happens in case of bad weather?

A bike tour in Seville depends on good weather. If it’s canceled due to bad weather, you can choose a different date or request a full refund.

Which other outdoor activities can be done in Seville?

Travel tips

Make sure to book your biking tour in Seville in advance.
Observe the cycling rules of the road and wear a safety helmet at all times.
Take a camera along for photos of the attractions during your stops.

Bike Tours in Seville